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An article refutes General Abdulsalami Abubakar's claim that General Sani Abacha never looted the treasury, reminding that Abubakar himself was the first to indict Abacha for large-scale looting.
NADECO leaders have rejected claims made by former Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, regarding the death of MKO Abiola and alleged requests for military rule extension, as detailed in Abubakar's autobiography.
General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), Nigeria's former Head of State, emphasizes that all Nigerians must unite in the fight against insecurity, stating that defeating terrorism and other criminal activities requires collective citizen involvement.
Former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar stated that the 1999 Nigerian Constitution was not written by the military but drew heavily from the 1979 Constitution.
Former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, revealed he abandoned the late General Sani Abacha’s transition program because NADECO lobbied for an extension and the military was not ready to cede power to civilians.
Former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar revealed that politicians involved in the June 12 crisis collected money from both MKO Abiola and Bashir Tofa for mobilization efforts. Tofa himself confirmed to Abubakar that the same politicians received funds from both sides.
Abdulsalami Abubakar, Nigeria's former head of state, explained his decision to hand over power to a democratically elected government within 11 months, citing widespread demands from political leaders, civil society, the international community, and ordinary Nigerians weary of military rule.
Former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar dismissed allegations that the late Chief Moshood Abiola was poisoned, insisting that an autopsy conducted by pathologists from four countries attributed his death to natural causes.
A faction of Nigeria's New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has petitioned the National Peace Committee, seeking intervention from former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar regarding a crisis over candidates' nomination, involving the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, former Nigerian Head of State, shares in his autobiography 'Call of Duty' how he lost his first love due to poor telecommunications while in Germany.
Former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar has warned that the spread of fake news and political propaganda is strengthening terrorist groups and worsening Nigeria’s security challenges, calling for national unity and support for security agencies.
Former Nigerian military leader Ibrahim Babangida reflected on how General Abdulsalami Abubakar's career switch from the air force to the army divinely positioned him to become Nigeria's Head of State and Commander-in-Chief.
Former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar revealed why Biafran leader Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu refused to recognize Yakubu Gowon as Nigeria's head of state during the civil war. Abubakar stated that Ojukwu believed Gowon was not his senior in the military hierarchy.
Former Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, has revealed in his autobiography how Sani Abacha pressured him into accepting the role of Chief of Army Staff during the 1993 Abacha coup, sharing details of his reluctant participation in the historical event.
A retired Nigerian Major General, who was abducted, has died in terrorist captivity, while his wife was released. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, with political figures also commenting on the state of the nation.
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to treat their votes as a tool to elect credible leaders in the 2027 general elections, warning against selling votes. The post Abdulsalami Abubakar urges Nigerians: Don’t sell your votes in 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.
Former Nigerian Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to resist political pressures and ensure free and fair elections in Osun and the upcoming 2027 general elections.
Abdulsalami Abubakar has called on Nigerians to unite against terrorism and condemn divisive politics, emphasizing the need for collective effort and cooperation to overcome the country's challenges.
Former Nigerian head of state Abdulsalami Abubakar has urged the government to amend or remove military decrees "smuggled" into the 1999 Constitution through democratic processes. He emphasized the need for these provisions to align with democratic principles.
Former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar revealed he advised Olusegun Obasanjo not to contest the 1999 presidency after his release from prison.
Former Nigerian Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar revealed that politicians secretly collaborated with the government and accepted money from both Moshood Abiola and Bashir Tofa during the June 12 crisis.
Former Nigerian Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar revealed he advised General Sani Abacha to disband a clique of 'bad influence' officers around him, noting some officers initially marked for retirement escaped due to Abacha's loyalty to friends.
President Bola Tinubu has praised former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar for his leadership during Nigeria's uncertain times and ordered the allocation of land in Abuja for the Abdulsalami Abubakar Resource Centre. This comes amidst various reflections on Abubakar's role in Nigeria's political transitions and the death of retired General Rabe in captivity.